ICLD Women’s Political Leadership Programme 2025

The ICLD Women’s Political Leadership Programme 2025 is a 12-month training designed to develop political leadership skills. It is open only to women leaders who hold an elected or appointed seat in a local or regional government in OECD-DAC listed ODA-eligible countries. The programme is implemented in cooperation with SALAR and covers most training costs, accommodation, meals, and international travel, while personal expenses are not included.

Covered training costs, accommodation, meals, and international travel; group insurance; English-language training.

Only elected women politicians currently serving in local or regional government (mayors, deputy mayors, governors, deputy governors) from OECD-DAC listed ODA-eligible countries may apply.